Jr. Data Scientist
Innovative Defense Technologies

Description

Junior Data Scientist - Mount Laurel, NJ

Background Information:
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT),provider of automated software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity solutions for complex, mission-critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DOD), is seeking a Junior Data Scientist to be based in our Mount Laurel, NJ office.

Overview:
The Junior Data Scientist position offers an engineer the opportunity to utilize knowledge and talents as part of a collaborative team developing AI solutions for a growing company. Ideal candidates will not only have relevant background and experience in the field of AI/ML, but also demonstrate intellectual curiosity, strong programming skills, critical thinking, and eagerness to tackle challenging problems. A few of the responsibilities include supporting feasibility studies, assisting in the design of AI/ML and adjacent systems, implementing state-of-the-art AI/Machine Learning/Deep Learning (AI/ML/DL) solutions, and helping develop data pipeline capabilities.

All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities Include:
• Assist in the Design and Development of solutions to deliver AI/ML/DL models from problem formulation to a productized, deployable, maintainable capability
• Apply subject matter knowledge of AI/ML in creative ways to real-world business problems
• Establish and leverage data management frameworks to store, extract and analyze relevant data
• Use programming expertise and software engineering principles to integrate AI/ML or AI/ML-related capabilities into existing software frameworks
• Take ownership of solutions that meet software design, quality, and performance requirements
• Work with minimal supervision in a collaborative work environment to implement best-in-class solutions

Minimum Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Statistics, or other quantitative discipline, Masters Degree in a related area of study preferred

Required Skills:
• Previous experience in a ML or data scientist role, or meaningful project experience in an academic setting within the fields of AI, ML, or Computer Science/Software Engineering
• Fluency in a programming language used for data science, such as Python, Julia, or equivalent
• Experience using ML and DL libraries, such as scikit-learn, Keras, etc.
• Basic foundational knowledge of, and experience with, software engineering principles, practices, and techniques
• Knowledge of the mathematical foundations of Statistical Learning as it applies to AI/ML

Preferred Skills:
• Skills with other programming languages, such as Java or C/C++
• Experience with Big Data frameworks such as Spark, Hadoop, Hive, etc.
• Experience working with non-neural network-based applications of ML in areas such as data mining, clustering, rules-based learning, etc.
• Experience with application container platforms
• Familiarity with VMware or other virtualization software
• Familiarity with concepts from Information System design and Information Science

Competencies:
• Solid analytical abilities, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
• Attention to detail
• Initiative, creativity, reliability, teamwork
• Ability to deal well with ambiguity, prioritize needs, and deliver results in a dynamic environment

EEO Statement:
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